1. Leptospira interrogans
George Inchavelithara

2. Classification Kingdom: Monera Phylum: Spirochaetes
Class: Spirochaetes
Order: Spirochaetales
Family: Leptospiraceae
Genus: Leptospira
Species: L. interrogans

3. Characteristics Aerobic Requires iron to grow
Reproduces through binary fission
Flexible
Gram Negative

4. Structure Uses two internal flagella to propel itself Spiral shaped
6-20 nano micrometers long
Contains outer membrane lipopolysaccharides
And lipoproteins

5. Causes Leptospirosis Zoonotic disease
Transmitted by domesticated animals such as dogs
Also transmitted by rodents
Common in tropical urban areas

6. History of Leptospirosis
The disease was first described in 1812 as fièvre jaune among Napoleon's troops.
It was initially believed to be related to the plague but not as contagious. Throughout the remainder of the 19th century, the illness was known in Europe as bilious typhoid.

7. Symptoms of Leptospirosis
Symptoms can take 2-26 days to develop
Dry cough
Headache
Fever
Vomiting
Nausea

8. Tests and Treatments Blood test for antibodies
Can be treated with antibiotics such as Ampicillin and Penicillin

9. Citations
Gompf, Sandra. "Leptospirosis." eMedecine. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb < emedicine.medscape.com/article/ overview>.
"Leptospira Interrogans." EMBL- EBI. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb < 2can/genomes/bacteria/ Leptospira_interrogans.html>.
Vinetz, Joseph. "Leptospira interrogans." John Hopkins. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb <